The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has 5 recalls, with the most serious being a rear suspension defect where a loose tie rod can break and cause sudden loss of steering control, raising the risk of a crash.
Several other safety concerns affect occupants directly. The curtain airbags may not deploy in a rollover because a faulty sensor in the airbag assembly can disable the roll detection system entirely, leaving the airbag warning light on with no curtain protection. In a front-end collision, the rear outboard seat belts can be cut by the seat cushion frame, leaving those passengers without proper restraint. On vehicles equipped with aftermarket heated seats, a damaged copper heating element can short circuit and start a fire. There is also a power window switch concern: without adequate lubrication, moisture and debris can cause the switch to short circuit, overheat, and melt.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear suspension arms have lock nuts that may be loose after service. This can damage threads, cause rust, and lead to arm failure, making the vehicle's alignment suddenly change.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and seal the lock nuts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a frontal collision, the rear outboard seat belts may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roll angle sensors in the airbag sensor assembly may fail. If one fails, the airbag warning light turns on, roll detection stops, and the curtain airbag won't deploy in a rollover. If both fail simultaneously, the curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner may deploy unexpectedly when not needed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire airbag sensor assembly with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
